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Man convicted of murder in '92 dead in Chicago
(Local News ~ 04/23/02)
The man convicted in connection with 1991 the killing of his grandmother in her Bogota home died Friday from an apparent drug overdose in the Chicago neighborhood where he had been living since being released from prison. Terry Dwayne Fowler, 38, was pronounced dead on arrival at Swedish Covenant Hospital in the city's north side...
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Hello, Maiko
(Local News ~ 04/23/02)
Dyer County Sheriff's Deputy Chad Barron talks to a group of about 80 third-graders from Dyersburg Primary School on Monday about his German Shepherd partner, Maiko. Maiko is trained to search for drugs and to track people, Barron told the students, who are learning about the different county offices this week...
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Woods murder trial again set for Wednesday
(Local News ~ 04/23/02)
Prosecutors are scheduled to try again Wednesday to try a Dyersburg man on a charge of first-degree murder. Brian L. Woods, 21, of the 1000 block of Custer Avenue, was originally scheduled to be tried March 13 for first-degree murder in connection with the Feb. ...
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Cocaine plea brings 16-year prison sentence
(Local News ~ 04/23/02)
A Dyersburg man scheduled for trial the next day pleaded guilty April 16 to two charges of possession of more than .5 gram of cocaine with intent to sell or deliver and was sentenced to serve 16 years in prison. Tremaine Paige, 23, of 1413 Brayton Ave., entered his pleas in Dyer County Circuit Court less than 24 hours before he was to stand trial before a jury on the charges...
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A birthday celebration delayed
(Local News ~ 04/23/02)
There are cruel ironies in most everyone's life - moments of expected joy overshadowed by unexpected tragedy. Larry Criswell of Dyersburg is no exception. His birthday, Sept. 11, had always been a day he could look forward to with joyful anticipation. ...
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The payoff before the punch?
(Local News ~ 04/23/02)
Dyersburg attorney Charles Kelly Sr. isn't much of a boxing fan, but he'll be present with more than a little interest for the June 8 Lennox Lewis-Mike Tyson heavyweight title fight at the Pyramid in Memphis. "I've been involved in this thing from the beginning and it's kind of like wanting to be in the delivery room when your baby is born," Kelly said. "I'm certainly planning to be there."...
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Literacy program lauds campaign volunteers
(Local News ~ 04/23/02)
Local volunteers who worked "above and beyond the call of duty" were honored this week for their help with the 2002 membership drive of the Dyer County Literacy Program. Almost 100 volunteers participated in the event, which was held April 8-9 in the lobby of First Citizens National Bank. The event raised $27,029 for the literacy program...
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Choctaws clinch share of 13-AA title
(High School Sports ~ 04/23/02)
A 5-3 triumph over visiting Martin Westview Monday night gave Dyer County at least a share of the District 13-AA regular-season championship, but the Choctaws did little celebrating after the game. It seems the squad plans on winning a lot more games during the 2002 campaign. ...
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Grear, Trojans cage Cougars
(High School Sports ~ 04/23/02)
Senior pitcher Bo Grear tossed a one-hit shutout at Jackson Central-Merry on Monday to give Dyersburg a big win in the District 13-AAA standings. The Trojans scored three runs in the top of the fifth to give Grear the lead and secure a much-needed district victory...
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Mamie Battle Williams
(Obituary ~ 04/23/02)
Mamie Battle Williams, 83, of Dyersburg, died Friday, April 19, 2002 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg. She was a domestic worker. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Dyersburg with the Rev. Louis Hudson officiating. Burial will be Memorial Park Cemetery in Dyersburg...
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Doris Lowery
(Obituary ~ 04/23/02)
Doris Lowery, of Dyersburg, died today at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home.
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Marjorie "Marge" Parks Roth
(Obituary ~ 04/23/02)
Marjorie "Marge" Parks Roth, 78, of Newbern, died Monday, April 22, 2002 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. She was a homemaker, a member of the Everlasting Church of God in Newbern, member of Dyersburg Moose Lodge and an active member of the The Women of the Moose. ...
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Albert Hallum
(Obituary ~ 04/23/02)
Albert Hallum, of Dyersburg, died Monday, April 22, 2002 at Baptist-East Hospital in Memphis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Shirley Nicks
(Obituary ~ 04/23/02)
Shirley Nicks, of Dyersburg, died Monday, April 22, 2002 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Johnson Funeral Home.
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Michael North
(Obituary ~ 04/23/02)
Michael North, 32, of Dyersburg, died Monday, April 22, 2002 at Methodist-North Hospital in Memphis. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home.
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Celeste Sugg Adams Vaughn
(Obituary ~ 04/23/02)
Celeste Sugg Adams Vaughn, of Dyersburg, died Monday, April 22, 2002 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Help yourself and your community by investing in municipal bonds
(Business ~ 04/23/02)
Most of us want our communities to be best that they can be. In fact, many people are actively involved in groups whose sole purpose is to make the community they call home a place of which they can be proud. Unfortunately, not all everyone has time to be involved in such groups. If you fall into this category, there may still be a way for you to support your community -- by purchasing municipal bonds...
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FEVER PART ONE PARENTAL CONCERN
(Business ~ 04/23/02)
Many mothers and fathers have unnecessary fears concerning fever. In a recent survey of parents 91% believed that fever causes harm including brain damage (21%) and death (14%), and 56% described themselves as being very worried. A temperature of 102 degrees F. ...
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Selecting a boarding kennel
(Business ~ 04/23/02)
Stop by our kennel and visit with Marilyn Flowers, Joe Flowers, Susie Clanton, Kristin Castleman. Get acquainted with the people who will be caring for your dog. Ask questions; take nothing for granted. "Are toys or bedding welcome? How will Rover be exercised? What will you feed Rover?" Talk about safety features. Discuss frankly any qualms you may have about boarding. They will appreciate your frankness and interest...
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Everything you need to know about the dreaded call for Jury Duty
(Business ~ 04/23/02)
Government of the people, by the people, and for the people is most evident in our legal system. This declaration from our constitution manifests itself plainly through the practice of trial by jury. You, like many people, may express dissatisfaction when contacted about serving on a jury. Yet, consider the advantages of this sometimes burdensome process. Trial by a jury of your peers prevents a too-powerful government from dominating the judicial system...
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Funerals a topic that's never easy to discuss
(Business ~ 04/23/02)
Arranging a funeral in advance can be a worth-while experience in light of the impact your own death will have on those you love most. For this reason we have compiled, with the help of many people like yourself, the five most frequently asked questions voiced by people considering their own funerals...
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Chiropractic and Your health
(Business ~ 04/23/02)
What role does a healthy back play in your overall health? Perhaps we can indicate a few areas where your spinal health makes a difference. The basis of chiropractic care is that your body is natural healthy; it functions properly when your nervous system is able to operate unimpeded...
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What are the consequences of my child not getting needed orthodontic treatment?
(Business ~ 04/23/02)
It is hard to see into the future, to tell how the lack of orthodontic treatment will affect your child. Certainly, a child who needs orthodontic treatment but does not get it will have problems with the teeth for years to come; so much that so many adult patients are now going back for orthodontic treatment...
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Treat the Cause of the Problem
(Business ~ 04/23/02)
It is human nature to think that if you hurt your back while lifting a box of books in the garage, the pain and symptoms that follow are due to lifting the box (or whatever activity you may have done). But in reality, only a minute percentage of spinal problems are due to any one event. ...
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ADHD
(Business ~ 04/23/02)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) occurs in 3-5% of children. They have normal intelligence and 50% also have a learning disability (they have difficulty remembering verbal directions). It is a more prevalent in males. The characteristics include difficulty paying attention, making careless mistakes, doesn't seem to listen when spoken to directly, doesn't finish tasks, has difficulty organizing tasks, loses things, easily distracted, often forgetful, and dislikes tasks requiring concentration for a long time. ...
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Why are you merging your dental practice?
(Business ~ 04/23/02)
I am excited to announce the merger of my dental practice with Dr.'s Horner and Hawkins on April 29th. This new partnership will provide outstanding new ways that I can care for my patients. Dr. Horner and Dr. Hawkins have enjoyed a fine reputation in Dyersburg for many years and I feel blessed to combine my expertise with theirs to bring you state-of-the art care...
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Worker's Compensation Overview
(Business ~ 04/23/02)
The Tennessee Worker's Compensation Act is an act or law passed by the legislature of Tennessee which provides for payment to employees to compensate them for injuries which they receive "arising out of the scope of their employment." This act is exclusive in nature which means the employee must accept the benefits of the act if that employee comes under the act's provisions. ...
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Colorectal Screening
(Business ~ 04/23/02)
Your doctor says that a colonoscopy may be the most accurate method of screening for colorectal cancer. "Do I really need this?" you ask yourself as your spirit sinks with the thought of the procedure. 'Could I really be at risk for developing colorectal cancer?' Studies show that 6% of all U.S. ...
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Prevention of Macular Degeneration
(Business ~ 04/23/02)
As stated in the last article, the age related eye disease study (AREDS) showed that high potency anti-oxidant and zinc supplements were shown to be effective in decreasing the progression of macular degeneration. This included 80mg. Of zinc oxide and 2mg. of copper as well as 500mg. Of vitamin C, 400 IU of vitamin E, and 15mg. of beta-carotene. This decreased the development of macular degeneration in patients with intermediate ARMD and those with advanced disease in one eye...
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Identify Your Risk Tolerance
(Business ~ 04/23/02)
Investors categorize their risk tolerance as conservative, aggressive or somewhere in between. Generally the more risk you accept, the greater your potential returns, and vice versa. Identifying your risk tolerance is important because if you accept little or no risk, your money will not grow fast enough to beat inflation. ...
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Earth Day
(Community News ~ 04/23/02)
Scrambling to pick up litter on Earth Day are Joli Tackett and her children, 6-year-old William, 4-year-old Casey and 9-year-old Krista. The entire Tackett family - including patriarch Bub Tackett - traveled from their home in Troy to the Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge Monday to participate in an Earth Day litter pickup program. The outing became a science and conservation lesson for the children, who are home schooled...
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'My wish was granted'
(Community News ~ 04/23/02)
Whether it's showing teachers how they can blend education with the environment, teaching students how to identify birds or providing more hands-on ways to learn about light and sound, you can see all sorts of excitement at Dyersburg Middle School...
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Bandits and river pirates
(History ~ 04/23/02)
By 1799, the Mississippi Valley was still a wild and almost lawless territory. Famous river ruffians and land pirates moved freely along the river. Bandits traveled the shady trails that crisscrossed the more settled regions, and outlaws frequented Natchez Trace, long after it became a national road. No one dared to take a trip without being properly armed, and lawless exploits became even more exaggerated around lonely campfires...
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Random Notes April 24th
(Column ~ 04/23/02)
Last week in this space, the subject of gardening was written about. Little did I know the flood of advice, old wives' tales and lore that would follow. For example, did you know (mind you, I have no idea if these are even remotely true: "If the chickens stay out in the rain, the rain will be an all day rain, but if they run into the chicken house, it will be a short shower."...
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